Frequently Asked Questions

Just starting out? Need to have some answers about writing, illustrating, submitting and publishing? We hope that these answers to Frequently Asked Questions will assist you. If you are not a member of The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators we strongly suggest you review our membership benefits at SCBWI.

1	Q:How much money will I make on my first book?
2	Q: What about self-publishing, print-on-demand books and eBooks?
3	Q: Would it help if I got an agent?
4	Q: My manuscript has been making the rounds for a year, and still no sale. What now?
5	Q: An editor wrote that she saw promise in my manuscript & wants me to revise it. What should I do?
6	Q: What happens to my submission? Why does it take so long to hear anything?
7	Q: Should I get someone to illustrate my picture book before I submit it?
8	Q: Should I include a cover letter or a query letter with my manuscript?
9	Q: I have written a children's story and want to know how to get published?
10	Q: Should I copyright my work before sending it out? What does "buy all rights" mean?